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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

For the past forty-three years the free
trade clubs of England have been active
in their attempts to manufacture free
trade sentiments in the United States
and have spent large sums annually for
the purpose. The clubs are supported
mainly by British manufacturers and
the money has been invested with the
expectation Of securing a free trade mar
ket in this country for their goods -
these goods are made at less cost than
similar goods on this side Of the ocean.
on account OF the cheap labor
employed. it follows that a free
market for foreign products would
either stop American manufacturers or
reduce American labor to the foreign
level The mechanics Of the country
have a deep interest in the question of
tariff. Ii is claimed that the English
clubs with English money have Sub>ld-
lied 4 numo-r OF Influential newspapers
in the Quilted States. which are thus adj
vocating 4 policy for pay and not for the
public interest. Whether this statement
is true or false. the activity Of the En-
glish clubs has led TO the organization of
the American Protective Tariff league.
which is gaining rapidly in strength.
The association recently solicited a thou
sand names of men who would pledge
themselves 10 contribute 2100 annually
To defend American industries. Al
ready four hundred have entered the list.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
'FRIsCo's TRANsCoNTINENTAL LINE
Special Dispatch to the Globc-DemOcrat

Special Dispatch to the Globe Democrat.
ALBUQUERQUE. n. NJ, Dec. 26.-There
has been unusual interest exhibited at
Albuquerque for several days owing to
the fact of Engineer NanZant. of the St.
Louis & San Francisco railroad buying
supplies and Quitting his party here to
start east To make connection with the
surveying parties coming west from the
Panhandle on the Frisco Transcontinen-
tai line. He started his party eastward
today and will push work as rapidly as
possible. Here the Frisco will connect
with the Atlantic & Pacific (of which it
OWNS is per cent to the Pacific, with the
Atcllison, Topeka & Santa Fe to the Pa
cific. the Gulf of California and the City
of Mexico and to Durango and Salt Lake.
This will give the Frisco the shortest
and best line TO the Pacific and south of
the snow line
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
A Singular Coincide nce.

Kansas City ~tar.
This is the way they mix names: The
daughter of Genera! Logan married q
Mr.. Tucker. congressman Tucker
daughter married Mr. Logan. \ son
has been the fruit of marriage IN each
instance and the boys bear respectativeiy
the names Logan Tucker and Tucker
Logan. such coincidence probably
never occurred before.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
8 Good One


lIIftf
The point made by Senator Plumb
concerning the Republican tre2szlry
policy j. a good one. the Republican
secretaries II the treasury expended the
surplus a. fast - il accumulated in
meeting the obligations ri the govern
ment. They did this. too. By $1,000, 900
inzialliuents Tbs cash was not Tzer-
niit;ed TO b. piled up n tie treasury
until there Was stTingeHcy an the money
market. The mCney was PAID OCT IL
small sums. and paid regularly. and by
these means the sIecsllators were render
i comparatively powerless n naEip-I-
lat. the market. Under the Democratic
regime 81 opposite. ooslgs- hzs fszn TiIr-
-5,ed L. the injury II general trade ami
every legitimate Indus..
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
a Wild West Training School.

N0NIT--' 1TT- I'tV-l-'I-
Arkansas City has a man that can
write legible hand while III the saddle
and the horse going 1t full speed. We
have seen copies OF notes written in that
way Men in this country grow 50
familiar to The saddle that they read, eat,
and sleep while the horse Is in motion.
Some are so remarkable pistol shots. and
ali generally good hOrsemen.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

san Francisco post
The more President Cleyeland's mes
sage Is considered. the higher must h.
the admiration for ms courage. and tn
less the confidence in his worldly wisdom
MIR. Cleveland has recalled the memory
Of the small boy who twisted the gray
mules tail 10 see what the animal would
do. No. said his father. subsequently
he'll never b. so pretty again, but he ii
know a d-n sight more.
When Mr.. Cleveland gets through
with the tariff question be VIII know a
great deal more than h. does how. but be
nav not be 80 handsome, politically.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

Every few days the announcement is
made of the death of some young man
or boy from the effects Of cigarette
smoking. Thatis one OF the most per-
nicio,ls habits. because hazardous to the
life and health of the smoker. that can
be INDUCED i'll. In view of this, and
the near approach of swearing off day.
cigarette smoking ought TO head the list
of indulgences TO be Topped off in max
ing resolutions for the new wear.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
The Bootleg Adjunct.

\ Chicago clothing manufacturer says
that ne is obliged to pay particular atten-
ton to the hip pockets which he puts in
trousers destined for his western trade.
His Kansas customers demand pocket
which will hold a quart bottle. and no
other kind OF brooches viii go" III that
nrohihiIiOn state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

Making political capital by persistent
lying and misrepresentation will not III
sure success. The American people are
intelligent and will think and act indie
pendentIy of the advice of the partisan
press. a fact our free trade cOntempora-
ries will Go we'll to bear III mind.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
A Logical Poser.

EmporIa Republican.
If the Pope takes the time to read the
copy Of the American constitution which
'the president sends him. he will prob
ably be puzzled 10 know+why Mr.. Cleve-
land totally ignored the mandates OF that
instrument in the preparation Of his late
message To congress.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

The two adjacent towns, Cincinnati
and Surprise. in Grant county. have
pooled their issues. SO to speak. cOnsoll-
dated into one town organization and
adopted the name of Appomattox. Sen
sible action and appropriate name.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

1t will be observed that among the
cities in the scramble to secure the
National Democratic convention there Is
not one but affords ample saloon &C
Communications.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish.

There is tin enough in the Black Hills
OF Dakota to supply the world, and vet
the owners Of the property had to 90 to
free trade England to get the $4,000
necessary 10 develop it. This means
pennies for protected Americans and
pounds for unprotected Englishmen.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

The newspaper gossipS of Washing
ton report that President Cleveland Is
learning to ride horse. His practice at
riding his hobby (the tariff it IS believed
fits him for equestrian exercises.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

Free wool has been disturbing ele-
ment in the political world ever since the
day of the emancipation proclamation,
and it must be admitted that the matter
presents something of a paradox, too
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

During the year 1887 the new mileage
actually constructed on railroads in the
southwest aggregates 4.356 miles. as
follows: Atchison. Topeka & Santa
Re. l,3Go: Missouri Pacific, l.266: Rock
Island. 1900: Kansas City, Fl Scott x
'ulf, 500; Kansas City. Wyandotte q
Northwestern. 80: Kansas City s South
I'm, 10: Union Pacific, 81: total. 4.356.
The most of this work has been done in
kansas. Indian Territory. Texas. Colo
ado and Nebraska. although the Santa
fes new line 10 Chicago i included
The construction in Kansas Is far ahead
OF that in any other state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

The Topeka Capital presents the name
of Judge w. A. Perfer, of the Kansas
Farmer as the proper person for secretary
of the board of agriculture.-EX.
As PETER is one of the editors Of the
Capital and as the Capital undoubtedly
runs the present state administration, we
see no reason why PETER should not
make If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

According to the figures of the bureau
OF statistics. the immigration into this
country for the eleven months ending
November so was 4S6,GG0, as compared
with 800, 4j:) in the corresponding period
last year. The addition for the month
of December will not, it is reasonably
certain. bring the aggregate up to the
limit which was expected in the early
part of the year. ii was anticipated
seven or eight months ago that the i'm
migration for the year would reach and
probably pass the 100000 mark. 1t is
is now estimated that the arrivals VIII
not exceed 100000. and it is doubtful
whether the figure will be as high as that
We concur with the Kansas City Star in
the observation that there is no reason
for complaint because the showing is
not larger. and there need be no solicit
tude or doubt concerning the speedy oc-
cupation Of the public domain in this
country. The figures this year show a
large increase III the arrivals from Great
Britain and Ireland as compared with
those from other countries. and as very
few socialists and anarchists come from
either of these two countries. the Ameri
can people are to be congratulated upon
this feature Of the immigration for 1891.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
No Armed Interference Needed.

The report that Governor Martin
thinks Of calling out the militia To quell
the circulation fight that IS raging be-
tween Joe Hudson. of the Topeka Capt.
tai and Marsh Murdoch. of the Wichita
EAGLE. lacks confirmation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
Serli-PrOphetic-

ElDorado Republican.
This country has the choice between a
Republican, president in 80 or prohibit
ton one III -. If the Republican nomi-
nee is beaten next November. the prohi-
bition candidate viii win IN 80
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

Every row and then remarkable
character appears on our streets from
the Indian territory and Is gone again
before any one seems "a know who he i
or where he came from Not hong ago
Ben Clark was here. sir. Clark l. PROC
ably one Of the most deserving Indian
scouts and interpreter that lives. since
a mere box ne has been among the
Chevennes and Arapahoes, talks their
language as readily rs he does knglith-
and can talk with any Of the Plains
Indians. bv means OF signs This sign
language Is remarkable. One shake q
the hand indicates a sentence and the
mute conversation i very rapid We
read Of wonderful deeds b. long haired
clustering individuals. bat when these
men OF real and deserving merit are
among Us we seldom hear of them 0r
from them as they ars averSe 10 being
lauded in print or pablic. City
Republican Traveller.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

The New York Tribune has received
tifty-one responses to the question sent
out to ascertain if farmers are in favor
Of protective tariff. OF the tifty-one
responses only one is against protection.
and that is one from Georgia. where the
writer says that the grange is broken up.
but that he is free-trader because he
believes in every fellow for himself. d"
The other fifty replies are for protection.
and represent that the grangerS, clubs
and societies which they represent are
practically unanimous Tor protection.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30
EXCHNGE SHOTS.
a Common Cause.

NtNIOn RCpND!lCdn.
Some of the papers say that John Wal
ruff fight against prohibition cost him
$4,000 John made the National Brew
er's association pay most of it.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

It is said to have been the man who
could only make his mark who orgl-
mated the term Xmas. Always thought
it was some ignoramus.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

If Marsh Murduck viii spare Il short
space % time from the boom and auuilatc
the western Kansas liar who i sending out
such outrageous stories concerning that
portion of the state he VIII receive a uuau-
imous vote OF thanks. The wretch who
has been putting this vile stuff in circula-
lion has done il for the money there : i'm
it, caring nothing for the truth the interest
of The state or the feelings Of people in the
EAST who nave friends out here He i a
fellow who would properly adoyu The end
Of "a rope.-Garden City Sentinel
The editor of the EAGLE deprecates
what has been done in this matter as
much as any one and has used every
means at his command 10 contradict the
false statements and couteract their evil
effects abroad. This is the extent of his
pTerOgativeS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

Electricity is making rapid advances
in the operation of all kinds of indus
tries. The Electric Review says concern
ing the application of electricity to the
manipulation of the engine gongs, that
The old-time bell rope that for years
has adorned the ceiling of all cars is to
be supplanted by concealed wire con-
nected with push buttons, inside and
outside the car, only touch being
needed to give the signal. Should a
coupling break, the electric coupling is
severed and the gong in the cab warns
the engineer of the fact. A test APP
paratus has been made on an Erie pas
senger train. and it has been found to
work perfectly
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

As long as Joe Mulhstten lives Ken
lucky will continue to be a wonder
land 1t would seem from the number
of immense caverns. for knowledge of
the existence of which the world is in
debted 10 Joseph's propensity for ex-
plorations and his genius for making
discoveries. that the whole state of Ken
tucks is liable to collapse at any moment
Fact is. we are constantly on the look
ont for such an announcement.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

The Kansas City Times sneeringly re-
marks that the Lord rises four times
per annum in Kansas-at Christmas.
Easter, Decoration Day and on December
second, the day John Brown was
hanged" to which the AtchisOn Cham
pion replies that this simply shows that
the Lord loves Kansas, and makes it a
point to rise where He is fully appre-
ciated. There is no proof that lie ever
rose even once in Missouri.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

President Cleveland sent copy of tie
constitution aS a present 10 the pope.
The president should have cent MS hoii-
ness an explanatory note stating that al
the amendments n the instrument were
opposed by the Democratic pariy.-New-
ton Republican.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

In the righteous warfare we are making
on the suicidal mugwump policy, the rank
and file Of the Kansas Democracy are with
the Democrat. 1t is the federal officials on
the one side and the Democratic party on
the other-Topeka Democrat.
We had supposed. with everybody
else, that the spoiIs of office in Kansas
would fall to the victors here as they
have done elsewhere, and if such has
not been the case it is no doubt more the
misfortune of the members of that fol
lowing in not being considered fittin' for
such preferment. than the fault of the
chief dispenser for the state in his failure
right sort Of pub. fumes. Whether it
be pity, It's seemingly true.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

a statement has been prepared at the
pension office which shows that the az
erage length of military service Of sol
diers in the late war. who have during
the last three months been granted in
valid pensions, is two years, urmonths
and fourteen days. The average length
of service OF soldiers whose widows have
been granted pensions during the same
period is two years and eighteen days.
The service of sailors in the navy during
the same period averages one year, ten
months and three days. The average
service of Mexican war claimants. under
the act of June 80. 1887. is shown to be
one year and twelve days. In widows,
Mexican war claims. the service is
shown to be one year and twenty-four
days.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

The statement that man is ninety per
cent water is not intended to apply to
AIissourians and Kentuckians.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

Mr.. KasSon. of Iowa. states the case
very tersely and forcibly when he de
clares that the farmers want more con-
sumers TO eat up their surplus products
and advance the price hence it is 10
their interest TO favor protective tariff
and the development of manufacturing
industries. The free traders are unable
to present any answer to this practical,
common sense view of subject which
they treat from an entirely theoretical
standpoint.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

For President in 1888: George Francis
Train. citizen at large; for vice president,
Citizen George: platform: Give the cranks
a chance-El Dorado Republican.
Why not continue the good work and
add to the list For congress from the
fourth Kansas district, T. Bent Murdoch?
Revised platform: Take EN- ali in.-Kan-
sas City Times
Your suggestion may he pertinent but
you have no power to enforce it. How
ever, if the Times man will consent to take
sas City district we will consent.-ElDora-
do Republican.
That's cruel. Why tantalize a fellow
with such reminder of former defeat:
But we remember: Judge Phillips has
received an appointment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30

l. the suit instituted against Chicago
by the Venezuelan count for fifty thous-
and dollars. if successful-which is not
in the least probable-that city would be
harvasSed by suits from the relatives and
friends of the anarchists who were
hanged. 1t is hoped the count is limo
cent oil any wrong. IN word or act.
There was nothing harmful alleged
against Tray: he was only caught in bad
company; but he suffered Just the same.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-30


There is a melancholy humOr III the
picture Of Editor O'Brien writing letter
from Tullemare jail with his own blood
for ink and a brass pin for a pen. \
great many tales Of this description are
related about prisoners III the castle dun
geons. of the medieval ages, and in their
day were melancholy enough: but in
later wears Mark Twain and other
humorists drew on these incidents for
some of their most mdiciouS stories. So
the picture Of the Irish editor transmit
ting message to his party in letters of
blood. seems like the revamping of a
very old chestnut and partakes of the
nature Of sadness and humor. 1t is sad
in this age Of free press and free speech
to see q patriot imprisoned by tyrant
power: but as it seems improbable that
the common materials for writing are
withheld from the prisoner, it is some
what ludicrous to see him seated in his
den picking his wrist for ink and scrawl
ing his message on piece of parchment
or old linen with a brass pin in charac-
tiers OF blood.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-01
SUMMONS.

In the Justice Court of Big Spring Town.
ship. County Of Fergus, Territory OF
Frank Adams. Plaintiff.
VS..
Marion Marshall, Defendant.
The p-ople Of Montana send Greeting Ia
Marion Marshall. the above named de-
PENDANT:
You are hereby required to appear in an
acliOn brought against you by the above
nsned plaintiff in the Justices Court III
Big Spring Township. County Of Fergus,
Territory of Montana, and To answer the
complaint filed therein with ten days--ex
elusive Ut the day Of spvvice-- after the
service ON you If this SUNNI IL served
within this county or twenty days il served
within this pisfrict. otherwise within forty
days. ar Judgment by defsnlt will he taken
against y"n. according to the prayer of
said complaint.
The said action Is brought to recover the
snm "f one hundred fifty -four aud s1-iM
dollars. f"r goods. wares and mercIan ,li>e
sold and delivered. fur work. labor and
services done and performed. and for casl,
advanced by plaintiff fur defendant. AMI
Tor lrxsl interest On said sam from the 18th
day 1T May. 1ssti. ani t.,r costs nj >ui,.
And you are hereby notified, that il You
fail To appear and answer SAIL complaint
~ above required he said plaintiff will take
Judgment against you Tor the sum If one
hunslr~ti ffty.fDur and 81. 100 dollars. to-.
gether with Interest and costs ~ aforesaid
Given under my hand and seal Of the
Justice Court Of Mig Spring Township,
County Of Fergus. Territory Of Montana
this anh day Of October. in the year Of our
Loud one thousand eight hundrai and
eighty seven.
JouN TooNRs,
Justice Of the Peace
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-01

Theedi tOr Of the Montana Live St ock
Journal takes the ground that the
scab law was destroyed and becomes
illegal by the amendment added to it
at the extraordinary session, last
summer, and it looks very reasonable.
Under the restriction act passed by
the forty-ninth congress, all the terri
tories in the United States are pro-
h'Llted from passing special laws.
Now, this means that the legislature
rannot enact laws for any section or
interest in the territories. hut must
lie general in their application. The
scab law, rs enacted 10y the regular
session was OF ~ general character,
hut the amendment exsmpts from il :
operation the counties OF Beav srl,ead,
M'ssoula and Deer hodge and applies
only to the counties of ChOteau. Gus
Ger, Dawson, Meagl,er, Park, Silver
Bow, iellowsto one, Fergus, Gallatin,
Lewis and Clark and Madison. From
this it would appear that the law was
o' II special nature and made void
and imperative owing to the amend
nent exemptine the three counties
above named. A. the journal editor
says; county commissioners can go
right along and make a levy of one
and one-half mills on the dollar on the
assessed valuation of the sheep in
their counties for the purposes named
in the act. but should the sheep own
er> kick, the counties making such
levy would become involved in expcn-
rive litigation and the courts would
knock the bottom from under the
Law" The journal ad, ises county
commissioners to obtain legal advice
before making their tax levy for the
onsiiing year.
Tins a good law becomes a n,sility
owing to laundering legislature, every
n'ember Of which should have had
copy of the restriction az, pasted IN
r. "a >. : - 's g., ..e feref.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-01

o: ese-y WOO. grower it might appear
to some as though no complications
were liable to arise. but no man will
stand prosecution under defective
law, although he may be indirectly
benefited. Right in this county at
present trouble exists over the viola
ton of thequarantine provision which
promises to lead to litigation. II the
scab law is illegal we do not see how
such cases can be prosecuted.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-01

The fortitude with which the con.
'leInned anarchists at Chicago met
their fate is regarded by some as an
evidence OF the sincerity OF their belief
in the justice of the cause for which
they died. 1t may be; but We doubt
II wptt might We my vhHr BOONE
Helms bravadO in Virginia City, when
he saw his quivering comrade in crime
dangling from the beam beside him,
and langhinsly said, kick away, Jack;
Ill be- in hell with you in five minutes, u
was proof OF his sincere faith in the
Justice Of robbery and murder. Such
sentiments are bosh.-Madisonian
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-12-01

Ex-senator Jones of Florida, say.
he is neither u lunatic or "a pauper
Asst the former the public have al.
ready formed verdict. by the way,
wouldn't it be wise for Jones to give
the Detroit widow rest and assault
the battlernents OF 'Neenyah's" af-
hrtions. Alive crank is better than n
dead anarchist--nOt much, either.